Chile, particulary the Coyhaique area,
offers an incredible variety of flyfishing waters and landscapes
-from small spring creeks in the dry pampas to big rivers
in the temperate rain forests. And all of this within 50 miles
of Coyhaique. Of course this also provides a great fly fishing
diversity, from tiny dry flies to large Chernobyl and Hoppers:
From big streamers to small nymphs.
Flyfishing for resident Rainbows and Browns are our main
targets, and though we do not focus on Salmon fishing you
might incidentally hook a big Silver or a King salmon in some
of our waters.
Chile Flyfishing Season
Chile flyfishing season goes from the second Friday in October
to the first Sunday in May. I know you want me to tell you
which is the best time to come and my answer to that is simple.
“Chile always offers good water
to fly fish”.
"I have lost
count of the great fishing days i have enjoyed with Alex since
my first visit to Chile in 1990.
Alex is a highly skilled flyfishing guide, an expert
angler and extremely good company. I thoroughly recommend
his services."
October/November: Glaciers
are not melting yet, so it’s a great period to fly fish
glacial fed rivers, as they run small and clear. Some good examples
are the Rios Baker, Blanco and Paloma. Spring creeks are also
at their best, with good water flows and fish that haven’t
seen an imitation in months.
December/January: A good opportunity for flyfishing
the outflows of some lakes, such as Lagos Elizalde and Azul,
and some others that I rather not mention here. The Rios Simpson,
Manihuales, Aysen, Nirehuao and Huemules start to get in shape.
February/March: Mayfly hatches on the Simpson
and Lago Frio, grasshoppers on the Nirehuao and Huemules and
evening caddis hatches on Lago Pollux. It is the best period
for dry fly fishing.
April/May: The Fall is already here. Days are
shorter and mornings cooler. Lenga trees are turning red while
the mountain peaks turn white. It’s the most beautiful
time of the year, the rivers are very small and there are mayfly
hatches all day long.
Let’s talk about
“average fish size”.
This will depend mostly on your goals. In the spots described
above you can get a good balance between size and quantity.
Your average fish will range between 16 and 18 inches, with
plenty of opportunities to get fish up to 24 inches..
But If you enjoy having lots of action on the surface, we
can fish small creeks like the Emperador Guillermo or Coyhaique,
where the average size is 12 to 14 inches, with an occasional
18 to 22 inches fish.
On the other hand, if you want to catch big fish on the surface,
we can fish the Lagos - Las Ardillas, Alto, Tamango or Los
Juncos - with Chernobyl Ants (lots of fun!!) where the average
goes from 20 to 24 inches, with the possibility to get one
up to 28”.
Do you want to try for even bigger ones? Well, then get your sinking lines
and streamers out and we can have a shot at fish ranging 25
to 30 inches in some secret lakes.
It’s your call!!
Come and Enjoy Chile Fly Fishing with us !!
What is the best way to communicate with
a fish?
Drop it a line !!
